I just watched Into The Wild...

yellowled24
yellowled24 Posts: 3,118
edited April 2008 in The Porch
And I have NOT stopped crying...this movie was such a powerful experience for me, and truly is one of the best films I have ever had the privilage of viewing. The way that "Alex" finally discovered what he had been looking for, but being too late....oh my god!
Any other reviews?
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  • guitar_davey
    guitar_davey Posts: 111
    yellowled24 wrote:
    And I have NOT stopped crying...this movie was such a powerful experience for me, and truly is one of the best films I have ever had the privilage of viewing. The way that "Alex" finally discovered what he had been looking for, but being too late....oh my god!
    Any other reviews?


    I know there have been countless threads about this, but I too just watched ITW for the first time and was moved very deeply by it!
  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Fantastic film... and has greatly inspired my thoughts and actions of the past few weeks. I've done a McCandless, of sorts... and my life'll be better for it. :)
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  • yellowled24
    yellowled24 Posts: 3,118
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    Fantastic film... and has greatly inspired my thoughts and actions of the past few weeks. I've done a McCandless, of sorts... and my life'll be better for it. :)
    Oh yes? Are you off to Alaska??
    It really makes you question how much we really get out of our day to day living, and our possessions doesnt it?
    "....and was very surprised to see that he didnt actually have a recipe for anus-ankle soup." - Big Ed
  • yellowled24
    yellowled24 Posts: 3,118
    guitar_davey wrote:
    I know there have been countless threads about this, but I too just watched ITW for the first time and was moved very deeply by it!
    yeah, i kinda assumed there would have been heaps of threads re: the movie but i couldnt help myself, plus my computer isnt searching properly and couldnt find the other threads...dang!
    "....and was very surprised to see that he didnt actually have a recipe for anus-ankle soup." - Big Ed
  • jdwyer02
    jdwyer02 Posts: 110
    If you haven't read the book I strongly suggest it after watching the movie. Hal Holbrook was great but after reading about the actual man he plays in the movie is even better. Powerful stuff.
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  • ivegotabrokenface
    ivegotabrokenface Posts: 78
    good but beyond ponderous.
  • DownMerkinBall
    DownMerkinBall Posts: 23
    I too, just saw it this weekend for the 1st time. Totally agree, what an outstanding movie. I couldnt stop crying as well, i was totally moved by it. I have been moved by a film like this since I first saw Shawshank Redemption. I remembering hearing about the story, but Sean Penn did an amazing job telling it. After watching it, felt he was totally robbed at the Oscars.

    Eddie's music def has additionally meaning after watching the movie. I just bought the book for my flight to San Fran for the Berkeley shows, excited to read it.
  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    it was definitely one of those things that stuck with me for awhile... i dont know that it was the movie specifically as much as just the story... definitely heartbreaking... im sure there are people who would die for a revelation like his... its just too bad he couldnt have figured it out sooner... i wouldve banged the chick in the RV :D

    also the first time i saw it i was with 3 hot female friends so i had to try pretty hard to hold back the tears during the old man part...
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  • In My Dreams
    In My Dreams Posts: 299
    I finally saw it too the other night. I remember reading past threads on this subject where a poster thought he was so selfish for not contacting his family. Maybe so, but I got the impression that in the end he realized how important it was to be with people, including his family. Very sad he realized it too late. The hell of it is, his death could have been prevented. I think someday I will read the book.
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  • HermanBloom
    HermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    jdwyer02 wrote:
    If you haven't read the book I strongly suggest it after watching the movie. Hal Holbrook was great but after reading about the actual man he plays in the movie is even better. Powerful stuff.
    I read the book after I saw it too and loved it; after I have thought more about it, I think ITW may be the best film of the year. Just saw No Country for Old Men and was kind of disappointed. Hal Holbrook was better than Javier Bardam.
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  • blondieblue227
    blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    I obsessed over the book and film for like a month.

    Funny to see this thread because I ordered the 2 dvd set last night off of amazon.
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  • danny
    danny Posts: 2,283
    yellowled24 wrote:
    And I have NOT stopped crying...this movie was such a powerful experience for me, and truly is one of the best films I have ever had the privilage of viewing. The way that "Alex" finally discovered what he had been looking for, but being too late....oh my god!
    Any other reviews?


    really enjoyed it plus the soundtrack!
    danny d
  • pjstarr
    pjstarr Posts: 271
    Outstanding movie, Sean Penn did a great job and you can't beat the soundtrack. Very touching and sad movie, but very genuine as well! One to own for sure!
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  • electronblue
    electronblue Posts: 3,503
    i saw 'into the wild' at the theatre and hopefully, i am going to buy a dvd copy of it soon...~
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  • RyeGuy
    RyeGuy Posts: 215
    call your sister! c'mon
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  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    RockMan wrote:
    call your sister! c'mon
    yah especially since shes a PJ fan! (stepmom anyone?)
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  • robowski
    robowski Posts: 143
    I highly recommend a trip to alaska for any serious into the wild fan and any person for a vacation in general - fairbanks is a great start and the denali wilderness around the park is such an experience. the summer is the perferred time to visit and the landscapes you find will baffle your mind.

    I spent a summer working there a few years ago (2003) - and it was the absolute best time of my life. I met some amazing people and saw some of the most breathtaking sights of my life. Too this day i still think about that summer and how it was the happiset time of my life. Not too mention a fling with a hot little Asian gal.
    And they say there are no women in alaska!


    peace
    Rob

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  • writersu
    writersu Posts: 1,867
    yellowled24 wrote:
    And I have NOT stopped crying...this movie was such a powerful experience for me, and truly is one of the best films I have ever had the privilage of viewing. The way that "Alex" finally discovered what he had been looking for, but being too late....oh my god!
    Any other reviews?


    yeah, an awesome movie that I thought was well done on a lot of different levels; the acting, music (of course..........) and the scenery.

    after I finally read the book, I couldn't help but think that SeanPenn did a good job of taking the script out of the book because it personalizes the story of the young man a lot.
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  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    yellowled24 wrote:
    And I have NOT stopped crying...this movie was such a powerful experience for me, and truly is one of the best films I have ever had the privilage of viewing. The way that "Alex" finally discovered what he had been looking for, but being too late....oh my god!
    Any other reviews?

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  • Jeremys Spoken
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    I did not cry, only because I expected it since I read the original book. You would think the ending would be sad, but it was a very happy moment, esp when Big Sun was played. They made that ending VERY AWESOME.. almost like I got goosebumps when I saw them panning out of the bus, with almost a smile on Chris' face and to hear the jingle and strum of Ed's guitar.. it was awesome..
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